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S447 EFM

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 EFM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,598 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,772 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 58,772 miles

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,460 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 618?

Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,486
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,477
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,974
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,324
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,983
Stop lamp not working 6,593
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S447 EFM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 618 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 14,477 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S447 EFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 618 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S447 EFM registered?

S447 EFM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S447 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S447 EFM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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